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Definition of mount carmel
mount carmel
mount carmel Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A coastal mountain range in northern Israel, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea southeastward, known for its lush vegetation and deep historical and biblical significance.
Example
"According to biblical tradition, the prophet Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on the slopes of Mount Carmel."
2
American A name shared by several towns and cities across the United States, including notable municipalities in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Example
"His family moved to Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, during the height of the region's coal mining boom."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'mons' (mountain) and the Hebrew 'Karmel' (כרמל), meaning 'garden-land' or 'vineyard of God'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mount carmel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount carmel